Susan and Jack Holender Walk for Tourette Syndrome

On Sunday April 2, 2017, Susan and Jack Holender had the honor of participating in NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome, a remarkable annual event promoting acceptance, awareness, advocacy, and action for children and families living with Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders.

Susan & Jack walked through New Jersey’s beautiful Mercer County Park and interacted with other enthusiastic participants during this fun filled day of empowerment for kids, by kids, and about kids.

Initiated and coordinated by NJCTS (New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders), this event offers participants a chance to stand up and step out to break the stigma attached to TS and show support for friends, family and neighbors living with this misunderstood neurological disorder.

NJ Walks for TS supports the NJCTS Education Outreach Program, providing in-service trainings, Youth Advocate presentations to schools and hospitals across the state, and awarding more than 200 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with TS.

NJ Walks for TS encourages all participants to rally around kids, families, and adults with TS and form teams to both run/walk and fundraise support.

What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system neurodevelopment disorder. TS become evident in early childhood or adolescence. It is part of the spectrum of Tic Disorders and is involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations sounds that are made seemingly without realizing it. Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders are not rare. The current estimates are that 1 out of every 100 children between the ages of 5-17 in the United States has TS.

NJCTS provides referrals for medical diagnosis, treatment and psychological services; coordinated family support among partner and community organizations; education and training at medical schools and universities to develop a new generation of professionals who are knowledgeable about TS and its associated disorders; and outreach to practicing physicians, educators, and medical professionals.

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“Our son spent a month on a ventilator at CHOP. When it was time for our discharge we met with the palliative care team so that our son could maintain his quality of life at home in the least invasive way possible. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund supports the efforts of those seeking palliative care so that children, like adults, can maintain a quality of life in a comfortable, home environment surrounded by the people and things they love the most. If you are looking for a worthwhile cause to support, this is one I would endorse 100%.”—Cindy Singer

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“Our son spent a month on a ventilator at CHOP. When it was time for our discharge we met with the palliative care team so that our son could maintain his quality of life at home in the least invasive way possible. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund supports the efforts of those seeking palliative care so that children, like adults, can maintain a quality of life in a comfortable, home environment surrounded by the people and things they love the most. If you are looking for a worthwhile cause to support, this is one I would endorse 100%.” —Cindy Singer

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“If you have ever seen a child suffer, you must want to help. Susan and Jack Holender are passionate about doing just that. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund supports children with a variety of illnesses and needs. It brings them hope and comfort when they most need it. I am proud to be part of such an important project.” —Mary Groll, President, PerfectWright

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“If you have ever seen a child suffer, you must want to help. Susan and Jack Holender are passionate about doing just that. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund supports children with a variety of illnesses and needs. It brings them hope and comfort when they most need it. I am proud to be part of such an important project.” —Mary Groll, President, PerfectWright

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“If the Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund eased the life of just one child,
my efforts in working with Susan and Jack would have been rewarded.
This fund will ease the lives of many, many children.”—Lenore C.Z. Suhanec, Creative Director/Designer, Pink Sky Studios

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“If the Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund eased the life of just one child, my efforts in working with Susan and Jack would have been rewarded. This fund will ease the lives of many, many children.” —Lenore C.Z. Suhanec, Creative Director/Designer, Pink Sky Studios

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It has been a pleasure assisting Susan and Jack Holender increase awareness of their fund through Social Networking. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund will truly make a difference in the lives of children – and it has been a privilege and an honor to be a part of a wonderful cause. The Holenders’ passion and commitment is genuine and heart-warming. Their willingness to give so much of themselves for their community, families of patients and the precious children who receive care is remarkable. I applaud Jack and Susan for all their efforts and wish their fund success.”—April M. Smith, CEO/Founder of AdminSuperwoman

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It has been a pleasure assisting Susan and Jack Holender increase awareness of their fund through Social Networking. The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund will truly make a difference in the lives of children – and it has been a privilege and an honor to be a part of a wonderful cause. The Holenders’ passion and commitment is genuine and heart-warming. Their willingness to give so much of themselves for their community, families of patients and the precious children who receive care is remarkable. I applaud Jack and Susan for all their efforts and wish their fund success.” —April M. Smith, CEO/Founder of AdminSuperwoman

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“The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund gives new meaning to the phrase, “No child left behind.” Susan and Jack’s determined and heartfelt efforts are making a difference to those children who are most in need of hope and compassion. It is an honor to be a part of this worthy cause, and I wish the Holenders much success as they move forward making a difference in the lives of these very special children and their families.”—Kathleen Green, Pinterest Contributor

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“The Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund gives new meaning to the phrase, “No child left behind.” Susan and Jack’s determined and heartfelt efforts are making a difference to those children who are most in need of hope and compassion. It is an honor to be a part of this worthy cause, and I wish the Holenders much success as they move forward making a difference in the lives of these very special children and their families.” —Kathleen Green, Pinterest Contributor

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“It has been nothing short of a blessing to assist in promoting the Holender Children’s Fund. The efforts put forth by the foundation to raise public awareness, along with raising funds for research has eased the lives of so many families, for which there is nothing more gratifying. I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to learn about the Holender Children’s Fund, and to know the incredible individuals behind it. Through their inspiring commitment to enhance the lives of children, Susan and Jack are, and will forever be heroes in my eyes.”—Alexandra B. Renzetti, Founder and Lead Designer, Digital Divas of the Lehigh Valley

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“It has been nothing short of a blessing to assist in promoting the Holender Children’s Fund. The efforts put forth by the foundation to raise public awareness, along with raising funds for research has eased the lives of so many families, for which there is nothing more gratifying. I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to learn about the Holender Children’s Fund, and to know the incredible individuals behind it. Through their inspiring commitment to enhance the lives of children, Susan and Jack are, and will forever be heroes in my eyes.” —Alexandra B. Renzetti, Founder and Lead Designer, Digital Divas of the Lehigh Valley

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“I was blessed with two beautiful, healthy children, for whom I am thankful everyday. Yet having been a teacher in the Easton District and currently a substitute for the Bethlehem District, I see so many children that need a variety of mode of help and support, yet aside from Child Social Services, or sticking a label on the child, the the teachers, parents and admin don’t know where to go. I share this with you for no other reason than that I feel I’m no longer alone in this battle I’m fighting for today’s youth, not after knowing people like yourselves still exist.”—Kristen Gardiner, Substitute Teacher, PSSA, SAT & GRE Test Prep Tutor, Freelance Marketing Consultant

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“I was blessed with two beautiful, healthy children, for whom I am thankful everyday. Yet having been a teacher in the Easton District and currently a substitute for the Bethlehem District, I see so many children that need a variety of mode of help and support, yet aside from Child Social Services, or sticking a label on the child, the the teachers, parents and admin don’t know where to go. I share this with you for no other reason than that I feel I’m no longer alone in this battle I’m fighting for today’s youth, not after knowing people like yourselves still exist.” —Kristen Gardiner, Substitute Teacher, PSSA, SAT & GRE Test Prep Tutor, Freelance Marketing Consultant

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“We are only able to continue our work that we do through the support and dedication of groups and individuals like the Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund.
We thank Susan & Jack for their incredible support through our Autism Speaks Walk - Philadelphia. Their contribution will help us to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow!”—Autism Speaks

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“We are only able to continue our work that we do through the support and dedication of groups and individuals like the Susan and Jack Holender Children’s Fund. We thank Susan & Jack for their incredible support through our Autism Speaks Walk - Philadelphia. Their contribution will help us to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow!” —Autism Speaks